Not I
Rockaby
Footfalls
ENG / CYM
Welsh National Theatre present a triptych of Beckett Plays
in association with Theatr Clwyd
Not I, Rockaby & Footfalls
By Samuel Beckett
Starring Dame Siân Phillips
Dame Siân Phillips, one of Wales’ most celebrated actors, marks her retirement from theatre in this extraordinary production.
See her return to the Welsh stage in Rockaby, more than eight decades after beginning a career that has taken her to the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the West End and stages across the world.
This unforgettable production celebrates one of our greatest theatrical voices while introducing a new generation of Welsh acting talent. Further casting will be announced soon.
A rare opportunity to witness a theatrical legend in her farewell stage performance, this Beckett Triptych promises an evening of extraordinary writing, remarkable performances and unforgettable theatre.
Following Rockaby, Dame Siân Phillips will tour Wales with An Evening with Dame Siân Phillips, a series of special events featuring Siân in conversation with a host of celebrity guest interviewers. These unique evenings offer audiences the chance to hear Siân reflect on her extraordinary life and career.
William Aston Hall, Wrexham
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Cast
Dame Siân Phillips
Dame Siân Phillips is one of Wales’s most distinguished actors, with a career spanning more than seven decades across theatre, film, television and radio. Her extensive theatre credits include the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Wales and Frantic Assembly, and she has received numerous awards and nominations including BAFTA, Olivier, Tony and Drama Desk Awards.
Born in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Siân has long been recognised for her contribution to the arts and to Wales, including being made a Member of the Gorsedd of Bards and receiving the Cymmrodorion Medal for the Arts.
Reprising her role ion Rockaby from the production’s previous run at Jermyn Street Theatre. This production marks her final theatre performance.

